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indianexpress. com > article > cities > chandigarh > wheat-procurement-surges-after-norm-relaxation-but-88-stock-stuck-in-mandis-10647007

Wheat procurement surges after norm relaxation, but 88% stock stuck in mandis

3+ hour, 26+ min ago  (405+ words) Punjab's wheat procurement has witnessed a sharp surge after relaxation in quality norms for shrivelled grains and loss of lustre, but a major logistical concern has emerged with most of the procured stock still lying in mandis. According to official…...

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indianexpress. com > article > lifestyle > food-wine > using-ashwagandha-food-regulator-ban-leaves-expert-10646061

Using ashwagandha? After food regulator issues a ban on leaves, experts weigh in

4+ hour, 22+ min ago  (686+ words) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned the use of ashwagandha leaves and their extracts in supplements due to safety concerns flagged by the Union Ministry of Ayush. According to its latest advisory, as per Schedule…...

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indianexpress. com > article > lifestyle > food-wine > dipika-kakar-son-ruhaan-shoaib-ibrahim-sugar-growing-age-children-expert-10623747

Dipika Kakar treats son Ruhaan to homemade gajar ka halwa, admits she and husband Shoaib Ibrahim only give him sugar in moderation: "He is in the growing age

5+ hour, 25+ min ago  (340+ words) Actor Dipika Kakar made gajar ka halwa at home on her son Ruhaan's request. "I didn't think he would enjoy gajar ka halwa so much," she said on husband Shoaib Ibrahim's You Tube vlog. Responding to a comment on whether…...

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indianexpress. com > article > express-sunday-eye > poisonous-yet-beautiful-the-hidden-dangers-and-fascinating-myths-of-spider-lilies-and-lily-of-the-valley-10646203

Poisonous yet beautiful: The hidden dangers and fascinating myths of Spider Lilies and Lily of the Valley

12+ hour, 12+ min ago  (384+ words) Perhaps the most familiar of these three lovely (and toxic) lilies is the Spider lily, often grown in pots and beds " with its slim, long, white, gracefully curling petals. Actually, there's more than meets the eye in this group of…...

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indianexpress. com > article > cities > chandigarh > caterpillar-in-chinese-dish-10646201

Caterpillar in Chinese dish: customer posts videos on social media

7+ hour, 32+ min ago  (204+ words) A caterpillar was allegedly found in a Chinese dish at Sizzlers cafe in the food court at Elante Mall in Chandigarh on Saturday. The incident came to light after the customer posted videos on social media, stating that "the food…...

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indianexpress. com > article > trending > trending-in-india > pm-modi-jhalmuri-break-bengal-elections-2026-10645841

I eat onions, not brains: PM Modis Jhalmuri break in Bengals Jhargram goes viral

16+ hour, 23+ min ago  (248+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unexpected stop in Jhargram to enjoy a serving of "jhalmuri, a beloved Bengali street snack, during his election campaign in West Bengal. "Jhalmuri, which is prepared by mixing puffed rice, chillies, and traditional Indian…...

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indianexpress. com > article > lifestyle > food-wine > 5-must-try-cooling-summer-recipes-from-north-east-india-which-are-not-drinks-10611221

5 must-try cooling summer recipes from North East India which are not drinks!

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (399+ words) When the heat rises, Indian kitchens naturally shift towards lighter, cooling meals. Instead of heavy spices, traditional recipes rely on ingredients like raw mango, curd, and greens that help the body stay hydrated and balanced. Chef Ranjan Majumdar, executive chef…...

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indianexpress. com > article > lifestyle > health > can-you-actually-eat-honey-on-a-strict-sugar-free-diet-10576749

Can you actually eat honey on a strict sugar-free diet?

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (489+ words) As more people try to reduce their sugar intake, questions about natural sweeteners are becoming common. One ingredient that often sparks confusion is honey. Because it's natural, many assume it may be allowed even on a no-sugar diet. A user…...

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indianexpress. com > article > cities > pune > pune-restaurants-switch-from-gas-to-coal-misal-seafood-economics-10645191

Smokin" success: Why some Pune eateries are no longer complaining about LPG shortage

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (389+ words) Written by Alister Augustine At Satvik Misal House in Pimple Gurav, Sandra Pillay, 26, a client service professional, digs into her morning meal, noting a distinct change in the taste of the city's favourite breakfast, misal pav. Pillay said, "The best-selling…...

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indianexpress. com > article > cities > chandigarh > punjab-bathinda-farmer-sukhpal-singh-bhullar-innovation-saffron-dragon-fruit-income-10644501

Kinnows to dragon fruit, saffron to pearls: a lesson in data-driven diversification from a Bathinda farm

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (755+ words) In Punjab, where migration abroad is often seen as the surest path to prosperity, a 61-year-old farmer is cultivating a different dream. Once weighed down by debt, Sukhpal Singh Bhullar now runs an innovation-driven farming enterprise that generates over Rs…...